In the 2026 Assembly elections, Tamil Nadu recorded around 70% voter turnout overall, while West Bengal saw polling approach nearly 79% in the first‑phase contest, according to Election Commission data reported by DD News and other agencies.
Tamil Nadu: 70% turnout in a single‑day ballot
- Tamil Nadu held voting across all 234 Assembly seats in a single phase on April 22, 2026, with the Election Commission noting that polling touched roughly 70% despite the rush at booths.
- Early district‑wise figures showed higher participation in rural belts; Salem led with about 75.8% turnout, while major cities such as Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, and Tiruchirappalli hovered between roughly 67% and 71%.
West Bengal: Near‑record 79% polling in Phase 1
- In West Bengal, 152 of 294 Assembly seats voted in the first phase on the same day, and by late evening the EC‑linked updates indicated overall turnout close to 79%, well above many recent benchmarks.
- The high turnout is seen as a sign of intense multi‑party competition among TMC, BJP, and the Left–Congress combine, with long queues and active participation reported from several northern and central districts.
These figures suggest strong public engagement in both states, with voters in Tamil Nadu casting ballots in a single‑day, high‑stakes contest and Bengal voters turning out at one of the highest‑ever levels for a state‑level first‑phase poll.
